Just got back from Lou’s Records with a close friend Greg. We got lucky on Record Store Day exclusives. Lou’s can feel cramped but they’re organized and have practiced this day for years. I got #50 and Greg got 51. There wasn’t a huge omg item on this years list I wanted. Two years ago Metallica rereleased their demo tape and I barely missed getting a copy. I did however pick up a Straight Outta Compton tape.
This year I managed to get the last copy of the The Smiths The Boy with The Thorn in His Side single, the only Big Thief Mythological Beauty single Lou’s got, Pineapple Express soundtrack, and Sunny Day Real Estate The Rising Tide LP. The Smiths single has a demo mix and early version of “Rubber Ring” with cover art curated by Moz himself. Big Thief’s single gave me the heads up on their second album Capacity due June 9th. Also includes a non-album track “Breathe in My Lungs” on side B.
Unfortunately I could not get the Space Jam soundtrack. Some guy before got the last one. Ironically he also got The Smiths and SDRE records. I still walked away with four items I wanted, and life’s good already. Cannot complain. I debated getting a Big Star vol. 3 vinyl set but it was $40. I almost got a Springsteen 3 LP live set but it was like $78 so I cancelled that.
Overall I spent about $80. Totally worth it though. The Smiths one has some bragging rights. Pineapple Express is a great kick back record for the pad. I’m looking most forward to taking a deep dive into SDRE after not listening to them in some time. And of course my faithful and continued support of Big Thief. Cheers, and happy Record Store Day!
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